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Portugal's government rejects paying reparations for colonial, slavery legacy

Portugal's government refuses to pay reparations for slavery and colonial era atrocities, contrary to President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa's earlier suggestions.
The government aims to deepen relations with former colonies, emphasizing cooperation in various areas, but clarifies there is no specific program for reparations.
President's comments on reparations face backlash from right-wing parties, including CDS-Popular Party and the far-right Chega.

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The Guardian

Portugal rejects proposal to pay reparations for slavery after comments from president

Statement from government contradicts stance taken by Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, who said Portugal should not put issue ‘in a drawer’Portugal’s government has said it refuses to initiate any process to pay reparations for atrocities committed during transatlantic slavery and the colonial era, contrary to earlier comments from President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa.From the 15th to the 19th century, 6 million Africans were kidnapped and forcibly transpo…

15 days ago·London, United Kingdom

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Reuters

Portugal's government rejects paying reparations for colonial, slavery legacy

Portugal's government said on Saturday it refuses to initiate any process to pay reparations for atrocities committed during transatlantic slavery and the colonial era, contrary to earlier comments from President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa.

15 days ago·United Kingdom

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The Star Kuala Lumpur

Portugal's government rejects paying reparations for colonial, slavery legacy

LISBON (Reuters) -Portugal's government said on Saturday it refuses to initiate any process to pay reparations for atrocities committed during transatlantic slavery and the colonial era, contrary to earlier comments from President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa. Read full story

15 days ago·Malaysia

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RTÉ

Portugal's government rejects paying slavery reparations

Portugal's government has said it refuses to initiate any process to pay reparations for atrocities committed during transatlantic slavery and the colonial era, contrary to earlier comments from President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa.

15 days ago·Ireland

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TASS [🇷🇺-affiliated]

Portuguese government refuses to pay reparations for colonial past

The colonial empire at various times included Angola, Brazil, East Timor, Cape Verde and Mozambique, as well as some parts of India

15 days ago·Moscow, Russian Federation

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The Straits Times

Portugal's president suggests debt cancellation to repair colonial, slavery legacy

LISBON - President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa said on Saturday Portugal could use several methods to pay reparations for atrocities committed during transatlantic slavery and the colonial era, such as cancelling the debt of former colonies and providing financing. Read more at straitstimes.com.

15 days ago·Singapore

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